Manager, Training- Hospitality

San Manuel Casinos • Highland, CA

15d

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Senior Vice President of Hospitality and the direction of the Vice President of Hotel Operations, the Manager Training - Hospitality provides enterprise-wide leadership in hospitality training and development. Responsible for elevating service standards across all hospitality operational areas. Executing the Yaamava Brand Standards and collaborating closely with department leaders and Vice Presidents to deliver a best-in-class guest experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of career experience in training and development required.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience, luxury Hotel, Spa preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products and / or Office 365
• Experience in instructional design, assessing needs, performance measurement, training delivery, and training evaluation preferred
• History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives.
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally across all levels of the organization.
• Must possess high level presentation skills.
• Must have excellent writing skills and strong computer skills covering Microsoft Office applications as well as all compliance applications.
• Experience with the development, assessment or review of quality assurance policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls required.

Nice To Haves

• Forbes Travel Guide and AAA Diamond knowledge preferred.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Responsibilities

• Assesses training needs and creates comprehensive plans that align with enterprise guest experience goals. Designs and delivers programs that reinforce Yaamava Brand Standards, Brand Champion Tasks, Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin, AAA standards and any other industry awards key to the operations success and brand positioning
• Performs continual observations and inspections, formally reports findings, and makes recommendations for leadership assessments and continued training on: Compliance with policies, procedures, and controls Improvements to operational effectiveness Health and safety protocols and standards Employee effectiveness and performance Standard operating procedures Mystery Shop Program
• Develops methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Monitors and records of training activities. Maintains a current and accurate understanding of Service Standards and guest service expectations, objectives, strategies, and operational plans regarding service excellence. Maintains a current and accurate understanding of policies and procedures for ensuring and coordinating the proper execution of managing service performance systems, reporting, vendor communication, and action planning.
• Collaborates with Hospitality leadership to implement processes and service programs that exceed guest expectations. Promotes a positive, collaborative environment that encourages feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Conducts observations and inspections, reports findings, and recommends improvements in compliance, operational effectiveness, and team member performance. Evaluates training effectiveness and maintains accurate records of activities.
• Analyzes customer service surveys, responds to guest comments, and provides actionable feedback to department leaders. Stays current on industry trends and services standards through seminars and training sessions. Prepares and processes training schedules, reports, and related documentation.
• Maintains innovative skills by attending seminars and training sessions about new training ideas or philosophies, changes in service standards, policies, and procedures, and/or changes in the casino/hospitality industry.
• Prepares and processes forms and documents such as training schedules, service performance reports, action plans, travel requests, expense reports, purchase orders, work orders, and contracts, and follows up with management on training and pending information or requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager